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Cancellation of the 13th Nagano Olympic Commemorative
Nagano Marathon

  We would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of those who are affected by and are evacuating due to the East Japan Earthquake, North Nagano Earthquake, and the explosion at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. We wish that all of your family and loved ones are safe and pray for an early recovery.

  Considering the seriousness of this disaster, we, the Nagano Marathon Organizing Committee, have decided to cancel the 13th marathon race which was to be held on April 17.

  Many citizens from Nagano City as well as Nagano Prefecture are participating in the rescue activities in the disaster area. Thus we cannot secure enough people who are indispensable in supporting the operation of the race such as security, medical support, and volunteers. As the organizing committee, we decide that even if we held the race, we would not be able to carry out a safe and effortless operation.

  We will reimburse the entry fee to those living in Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Akita Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture and Sakae-mura in Nagano Prefecture who are evacuating from the disaster. Please contact the following Marathon Entry Center by E-mail.

  We will also donate the total entry fee of 76,270,500 yen (from 8,973 runners) as a contribution to the disaster area. As stated in the participation rules, we cannot reimburse the entry fee to each participant, however, we will send the T-shirt and number card to everyone in the end of April. The finisher towel, staff uniform, and staff cap will be sent to the disaster areas as relief supplies.

  Although this race is supported by many participants, the organizing committee is despondent that we had to come to this decision. We hope that you will understand and approve this decision.

  On a final note, we wish you all good health in the future.